Dr. William R Otto MD
Allergist and Immunologist
6811 Austin Center Blvd # 300 Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Otto is originally from Houston, but like many Austin residents, he got here as fast as he could. He and his wife have two daughters and one Wheaten terrier. Dr. Otto enjoys spending time with fam ...
Education and Training
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1977
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1978
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Provider Details
Awards
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Fellow
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Fellow
- 2007, 2007 Texas Monthly Super Doctor
- 2004-2007, 2004 Texas Super Doctors
- 2011 Austin Monthly's annual Top Doctors (formerly Best Doctors)
Treatments
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow , American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, Allergy & Immunology Section
- Member Clinical Immunology Society
- Member Texas Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society
- Member ship Committee, Travis County Medical Society
- Member International Complement Society
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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